growing up i wasn’t allowed to have any pets because my sister had very very bad allergies. i finally got a dog of my own 5 years ago and she’s everything i’ve always wanted and more. i think of my pets as apart of my family, and that’s how i will look at your pets too! having pets has taught me so much, not just about responsibilities, but about companionship. i was bitten by a stray dog when i was younger and instead of that experience making me fear animals, it made me become more patient and aware of how animals want and need to interact to feel safe.